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sr category manager indirect procurement

Tarkett

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 The Senior Category Manager is a key leadership role within Tarkett North America&rsquo;s Corporate Sourcing organization, specifically for MRO (Maintenance Repair Operations).
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 This position is responsible for developing and executing commercially competitive category management and sourcing strategies across Tarkett&rsquo;s North American operations.
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 The position is expected to deliver high-impact initiatives that improve operational efficiency, drive significant structural cost savings, and support Tarkett&rsquo;s strategic objectives.
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 The Senior Category Manager partners closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to enhance value delivery through data-driven strategies, innovation, and risk mitigation.
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 This individual will lead each category through the full TDC/TCO sourcing process&mdash;from planning and strategy through sourcing, contracting, and performance management.
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   Develop and execute category strategies that optimize cost, quality, risk, and sustainability performance across multiple material categories.
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   Lead the full category lifecycle using the 7-Step Sourcing process&mdash;from business case development through strategy execution and ongoing supplier management.
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   Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements, applying market intelligence, cost modeling, and competitive benchmarking.
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   Lead cross-functional stakeholder teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals and secure organizational buy-in.
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   Negotiate complex supply agreements that secure long-term value and mitigate supply risk.
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   Develop and manage category KPIs (cost, quality, service, productivity) and supplier scorecards to ensure measurable value delivery.
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   Conduct supplier business reviews to drive continuous improvement and ensure performance against contractual commitments.
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   Identify and implement innovative sourcing solutions that enable sustainability, value engineering (VA/VE), and risk reduction.
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   Analyze market and cost driver dynamics to anticipate changes in raw material economics and capacity, developing mitigation strategies as needed.
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   Measure and report category performance, establishing baseline benchmarks and tracking savings, lead time, and delivery improvements.
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  Minimum Qualifications
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
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   Minimum 5 years of experience in Sourcing, Production, R&amp;D, or Engineering, ideally within a leadership or strategic capacity.
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   Strong understanding of TCO and strategic sourcing methodologies.
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   Ability to travel up to 25%.
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  Preferred Qualifications
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   Proven success leading cross-functional teams within a multi-plant or enterprise environment.
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   Expertise in category management, from strategy development to execution (&ldquo;cradle-to-grave&rdquo;).
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   Strong business acumen with the ability to develop fact-based business cases and influence senior stakeholders.
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   Demonstrated experience in market analysis, cost modeling, and supplier negotiations.
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   Knowledge of supply markets, cost drivers, and technology trends affecting direct materials.
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   Advanced project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
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   Skilled in the creation, negotiation, and administration of supplier contracts.
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   Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
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   Results-oriented, analytical, and capable of driving measurable outcomes.
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   A commitment that Safety is #1
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   Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
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   Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
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  Responsible Manufacturing &ndash; Protecting Our Planet for the Future
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   We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
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   We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
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   We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
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  Who we are:
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 With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.
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 Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle&reg; principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design&reg; approach.
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 Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com
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  Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
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Sr. Category Manager - InDirect Procurement

ABM Industries Inc.

<div><p>The Category Manager, Procurement will be responsible for the strategy development and strategic sourcing activities within one or more of ABM&rsquo;s spend categories outlined below. Spend under management for this role will likely range between $50M - $150M.</p>
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ABM spend categories include a wide range of products and services including Equipment, Materials, Supplies, Indirect Services, IT, and Subcontracting. This team member is charged with developing and leading effective and efficient sourcing plans that are aligned with the strategic objectives of the business both vertically and regionally. The procurement team utilizes a consultative approach with business management and key stakeholders across ABM.</p>
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Benefit Information:</b><br>
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more details, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Staff &amp; Management.</p>
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Compensation: </b>$110,000-$130,000 annually (US Dollars)<br>
The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant&rsquo;s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program</p>
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This team member incorporates best practices to develop fit for purpose, robust and results oriented Procurement strategies to deliver world class results. This is a highly visible role and an ideal opportunity for a top performer who enjoys building relationships and delivering consistent value to the business.</p>
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Primary Responsibilities</p>
<ul>
<li>Development of enterprise-wide category strategies with respective internal business leads. This will involve:
<ul><li>Ensuring appropriate vertical and regional stakeholder engagement</li>
<li>Understanding business requirements, demand patterns, market dynamics, supplier economics, etc.</li>
<li>Identifying elements of category strategy with regional or sub-region/local leverage potential</li>
<li>Translate strategies into detailed category plans with set of measurable actions and targets with focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)</li>
</ul></li><li>Provide leadership to internal network to:
<ul><li>Align category targets with each business vertical and identify category &ldquo;challenges&rdquo; and manage appropriate solutions</li>
<li>Measurement of results against defined targets</li>
<li>Ensure common sourcing approaches across all verticals and regions for execution &amp; implementation</li>
<li>Forms and leads cross functional strategic sourcing teams to address specific opportunities</li>
<li>Leads development &amp; negotiation of complex agreements with key suppliers</li>
<li>Manage key strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness with focus on TCO</li>
<li>Conduct timely reviews with suppliers to measure performance against contractual standards and performance expectations</li>
<li>Develop and manage risk mitigation plans relating to supplier vulnerability, sourcing options and material availability</li>
</ul></li></ul><p>Minimum Education/Experience:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain management, or other relevant field of study is required.</li>
<li>7 - 10 plus years of relevant experience with at least five of those years in a Strategic Sourcing role plus experience with outsourced services, managing supplier lifecycles, controlling spend, and ensuring compliance</li>
<li>Experience in a field services company or in a facility management role preferred</li>
<li>Strong oral and written communication skills, highly organized, and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.</li>
<li>Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes/methods and systems (Coupa experience a plus)</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and financial acumen</li>
<li>Strong project management skills</li>
<li>Ability to effectively lead/influence key stakeholders and motivate a team, partly from a distance</li>
<li>Good presentation skills to achieve (business) acceptance of procurement practices and procedures, metrics, budgeting/forecasting routines and changes thereto</li>
<li>This position may be based in Chicago, IL or Houston, TX</li></ul><p></p><div><br>
<b>About Us</b>
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ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world&rsquo;s largest providers of facility services and solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABM&rsquo;s comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of industries &ndash; from commercial office buildings to universities, airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations. For more information, visit http://www.abm.com.
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ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.
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ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you&rsquo;ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.
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ABM directs all applicants to apply at http://www.abm.com/ ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes.</div></div><p></p>

Category Manager, Subcontracts

The Home Depot

<div><b>Position Purpose:</b><p>
The Manager, Category Experience works closely with Online and Store Merchants to understand their respective merchandising strategies and objectives. This position will analyze and leverage customer information and behaviors as well as competitive benchmarking to prioritize the most critical actions necessary to improve the customer research/shopping experience. Ultimately, these improvements will result in improved customer and associate satisfaction, increased traffic and sales, and improved conversion. This role is an opportunity to be at the leading edge of truly channel-interconnected retail leadership, while further building functional skills in merchandising.</p><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b><ul><li>
5% Examine category merchandising strategies of key competitors and best-in-class online retailers to understand emerging trends</li><li>
25% Analyze customer information (external data, internal research, site behaviors, post-transaction data) to identify the most significant opportunities to improve the customer experience across categories.</li><li>
25% Optimize customer experience merchandising, taxonomy, purchase path</li><li>
(search and navigation), data content, SEO and post transaction results.</li><li>
40% Manage and mentor a top-performing team.</li><li>
5% Lead targeted online/interconnected initiatives that address customer gaps to</li><li>
insure they come in on-time and in-scope</li></ul><br>
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Direct Manager/Direct Reports:</b><ul><li>
This position typically reports to Sr. Manager, Category Experience</li><li>
This position has 1 direct report</li></ul><br>
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Travel Requirements:</b><ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.</li></ul><br>
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Physical Requirements:</b><ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul><br>
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Working Conditions:</b><ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
</li><li>No travel required</li></ul><br>
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Minimum Qualifications:</b><ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li><li>
Proven results in any (but, including most) of the following areas: CI, CRM, customer experience, product content optimization, product management, financial analysis</li></ul><br>
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Preferred Qualifications:</b><ul><li>
Strong numeric and advanced analytics aptitude</li><li>
Basic technical aptitude with web-based tools and advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to hire, develop and lead high performing teams</li><li>
Proven ability in driving an online business performance</li><li>
The ability to understand and influence cross-functional inputs to Merchandising for achieving better output results</li><li>
High comfort level with working in an ambiguous, fast paced environment</li><li>
Minimum of 2 years online experience</li><li>
Ability to solve complex problems</li><li>
Strong interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills (speaking, writing, presenting)</li><li>
Ability to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modes</li><li>
Ability to think both strategically and tactically with good attention to detail</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects - prioritization, planning and task delegation</li></ul><br>
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Minimum Education:</b><ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul><br>
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Preferred Education:</b><ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul><br>
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Minimum Years of Work Experience:</b><ul><li>
4</li></ul><br>
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Preferred Years of Work Experience:</b><ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul><br>
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Minimum Leadership Experience:</b><ul><li>
None</li></ul><br>
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Preferred Leadership Experience:</b><ul><li>
None</li></ul><br>
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Certifications:</b><ul><li>
None</li></ul><br>
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Competencies:</b><ul><li>
Decision Quality</li><li>
Collaborates</li><li>
Drives Engagement</li><li>
Ensures Accountability</li><li>
Plans and Aligns</li><li>
Communicates Effectively</li><li>
Customer Focus</li><li>
Develops Talent</li><li>
Drives Results</li><li>
Manages Conflict</li></ul></div>

Manager, Category Experience

ID Logistics

<div><p><b>About Us:</b></p>
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At ID Logistics we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where every team member is welcomed and valued. As a leading global 3PL (3rd party logistics) transportation organization with over 35,000 employees in over 400 sites across 18 countries, we pride ourselves on our customer first approach and commitment to operational excellence.</p>
<p><b>
Position Overview:</b></p>
<p>
We are seeking a results-driven Strategic Procurement Manager with a strong track record in cost savings and category management. This role will lead strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple locations, manage complex contracts, and optimize supplier performance to support business goals. One focus of this position will be working with the R&amp;D and Engineering team to support sourcing, bidding, and securing supply of solutions for warehousing to include but not limited to rack, MHE, robots, and other solutions.</p>
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Work Location:</b> This is an on-site position in Johns Creek, GA.
</p><p><b>Work Schedule:</b> First Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm</p>
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Work Travel:</b> Up to 25% domestic travel.
</p><p><b>Competitive Total Rewards Package: </b>Attractive annual salary of $115,000 - $125,000 plus a performance-based bonus, with benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and more.</p>
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This position is not eligible for </i></b><b><i>immigration</i></b><b><i> sponsorship.</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.</i></b></div>
<p><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p><b>
Procurement</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Receive, evaluate, execute and manage procurement requests of goods and services for ID Logistics locations in the US (with some potential future projects in the Americas).</li>
<li>Ensure that all Procurement Activities comply with Procurement policies.</li>
<li>Represents procurement team for cross-functional activities within the organization</li>
<li>Maintain systems to show accurate details of supplier contracts, purchasing agreements, certificates, etc.</li>
<li>Addresses vendor quality issues, handling complaints and material shortages as directed for categories.</li>
<li>Issuing status reports on projects - reporting weekly reports, statistics, etc., or as needed. Also create weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports for other procurement activities as needed.</li>
<li>Reviews and approves or rejects new vendor requests in conjunction with global sourcing policies and procurement guidelines</li>
<li>Monitors vendor contracts and agreements for compliance and auditing</li>
<li>Other activities as required to support purchasing functions.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Sourcing/Category Management Support</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Preparing and distributing Request for Quote packages as directed.</li>
<li>Identification, selection, evaluation and development of Suppliers.</li>
<li>Managing/monitoring consultant agreements, NDAs, and insurance certificates.</li>
<li>Leading negotiations with suppliers before PO creation.</li>
<li>Value analysis, process chain analysis</li>
</ul>
<p></p>Requirements:
<p><b>Minimum Requirem</b><b>ents:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree with a concentration in procurement, supply chain/logistics or general business with at least five (5) years of experience or at least fifteen (15) years of experience in similar field in lieu of degree.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in delivering cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.</li>
<li>Experience managing procurement across multiple locations.</li>
<li>Proficiency in SAP S/4 Hana procurement modules preferred.</li>
<li>Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li>
<li>Experience leading strategic vendor contract negotiations for goods and services in excess of $1M USD.</li>
<li>Experience with vendor contract management including contract creation, work with legal team, and contract retention policies.</li>
<li>Experience in all Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Vizio), and advanced knowledge of Excel including Pivot tables, calculations, data parsing, and charting.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in business with a concentration in Supply Chain/Logistics is a plus.</li>
<li>Experience in the warehousing or logistics industry.</li>
<li>Procurement or supply chain certifications (e.g., CPSM).</li>
<li>Experience working closely with engineering and R&amp;D.</li>
</ul>
<p>#IND123 #BG</p><br>
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Req Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision-FSA/HSA programs available-401K with matching program-Vacation and sick time-Friendly and Open-Door culture</div>

Category Manager Warehousing Equipment

<div><p>We are more than 100,000 team members strong, from all backgrounds and corners of the world, with the talent, experience and compassion that enables us to make an impact. For thousands of clients across the U.S. and in more than 20 global locations, ABM takes care of the people, spaces and places that matter most. We also take care of our team members &mdash;ensuring our company is a great place to work, and our communities are safer, healthier, and more sustainable places to be. Every team member at ABM has the opportunity to make a difference. Every day. And we cultivate a culture where our team members feel seen, heard, and valued and can grow a career and a future with us.
</p><p>The Procurement Director will be responsible for leading the Procurement Operations team, with a focus on reporting, data management, Source to Pay (S2P) system support, process design, policy governance and compliance, as well as tactical buying.</p>
<p>
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Procurement processes (including Category Management) as well how to properly enable the team through the use of technology.</p>
<p><b>
Pay: $140,000.00-$170,000.00.</b></p>
<p>
The pay listed is the salary range for this position, an estimate and not guaranteed. Any specific offer will vary based on applicant&rsquo;s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.</p>
<p><b>
Benefit Information:</b></p>
<p>
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM&rsquo;s benefits, visit Employee Benefits | Staff &amp; Management</p>
<div>
<div><div><p>Primary Responsibilities</p>
<ul><li>Lead the development and maintenance of Procurement Policies, SOPs/Processes and Technologies</li>
<li>Coordinate the design of efficient strategic sourcing processes in liaison with other functional stakeholders</li>
<li>Develop and execute a multi-year procurement technology roadmap addressing Source to Pay (S2P), Contract Lifecycle Management, eSourcing and other enterprise solutions and other technologies within the Procurement tech stack</li>
<li>Establish market research capabilities including a process of signaling pertinent economic drivers, market insights and cost and sourcing trends in support of the company&rsquo;s category management strategies</li>
<li>Manage the Procurement Technology Team:
<ul><li>Business process administration of the Procurement Technologies (i.e. Smart by GEP, Coupa, Avetta, etc.)</li>
<li>P2P Catalog Management and Maintenance</li>
<li>Level 2 Helpdesk Support</li>
</ul></li><li>Assist in the development of the savings tracking and validation approach (via FP&amp;A) by spend category</li>
<li>Calculate and report on achieved savings vs. forecasted saving on a monthly basis</li>
<li>Provide training to new and existing users of Procurement technologies and processes</li>
<li>Develop strong working relationships with other members of the Procurement team and functions external to the Procurement Department</li>
<li>Manage a team of buyers and P2P support specialists</li>
<li>Support other special projects and procurement activities as needed</li>
</ul><p>Minimum Education/Experience:</p>
<ul><li>Relevant business/technical degree</li>
<li>10 - 15 plus years of relevant experience with at least seven of those years in a Strategic Sourcing role or in a similar capacity</li>
<li>Experience in a field services company or in a facility management role preferred</li>
<li>Strong oral and written communication skills, highly organized, and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills</li>
<li>Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes/methods and systems (Coupa and/or BuySMART experience a plus)</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and financial acumen</li>
<li>Strong project management skills</li>
<li>Ability to effectively lead/influence key stakeholders and motivate a team, partly from a distance</li>
<li>Good presentation skills to achieve (business) acceptance of procurement practices and procedures, metrics, budgeting/forecasting routines and changes thereto</li>
<li>This position may be based in Chicago, IL or Houston, TX</li>
</ul></div></div></div><p></p><div><b>About Us</b>
<br>
<br>
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world&rsquo;s largest providers of facility services and solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABM&rsquo;s comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of industries &ndash; from commercial office buildings to universities, airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations. For more information, visit http://www.abm.com.
<br>
<br>
ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
<br>
<br>
ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.
<br>
<br>
ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you&rsquo;ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.
<br>
ABM directs all applicants to apply at http://www.abm.com/ ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes.</div></div><p></p>

Director, Procurement

Strength of Nature

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Strength of Nature</b></h3><div>
Strength of Nature (SON) is a legacy house of brands delivering science-backed, culturally grounded, accessibly priced haircare solutions for diverse textures. Our portfolio includes African Pride, Just For Me, Darling, Motions, ProLine, Soft &amp; Beautiful, TCB, Elasta QP, Dream Kids. SON is led by a diverse team with deep expertise in textured haircare and a shared commitment to serving consumers with authenticity, care, and excellence.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About the Role</b></h3><div>
We&rsquo;re hiring a Marketing Manager &ndash; Textured Hair Category to lead the strategy, performance, and daily execution for SON&rsquo;s largest and most iconic business segment. This portfolio is the heart of SON and consists of:</div><div><ul><li>
African Pride</li><li>
Just For Me</li><li>
Darling</li><li>
Motions</li><li>
ProLine</li><li>
Soft &amp; Beautiful</li><li>
TCB</li><li>
Elasta QP</li><li>
Dream Kids</li></ul></div><div>
This is a high-impact individual contributor role responsible for driving category strategy, shaping brand narratives, leading GTM execution, and partnering with Sales, Digital, Creative, and Innovation to grow the textured hair category. You will report to the Head of Marketing &amp; Growth and collaborate closely with the Chief Commercial Officer.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Lead</b></h3><div><b>
CATEGORY STRATEGY</b></div><div>
Own category strategy for African Pride, Just For Me, Darling, and Legacy Brands</div><div>
Bring SON&rsquo;s message pillars to life: Science &times; Results, Access &amp; Value, Culture-Led Design</div><div>
Build culturally resonant, insight-led category plans</div><div><b>
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT</b></div><div>
Lead annual planning and category architecture</div><div>
Modernize packaging, claims, product communication</div><div>
Optimize SKU mix, assortment, and channel strategy</div><div><b>
GO-TO-MARKET (GTM) EXECUTION</b></div><div>
Own GTM plans across Retail, OTC, eCommerce, and International</div><div>
Develop compelling retailer sell-in stories and category narratives</div><div>
Guide creative needs with Creative Services</div><div><b>
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PARTNERSHIP</b></div><div>
Work with Sales to strengthen distribution and productivity</div><div>
Partner with Digital Commerce to improve PDP content, SEO, ratings, and retail media</div><div>
Collaborate with Innovation &amp; CMI on claims, insights, and concept development</div><div>
Work with Marketing PMO to ensure workflow governance and timeline discipline</div><div><b>
PERFORMANCE &amp; ANALYTICS</b></div><div>
Analyze POS trends, category performance, sentiment, pricing, and share</div><div>
Identify growth drivers and risks; create corrective plans</div><div>
Present category performance to senior leadership</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
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What We&rsquo;re Looking For</b></h3><div><b>
Experience</b></div><div>
7+ years in Brand or Category Management (CPG or Beauty preferred)</div><div>
Experience with textured haircare or multicultural consumers</div><div>
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives</div><div><b>
Skills</b></div><div>
Strategic thinker with sharp execution discipline</div><div>
Strong communicator with cultural fluency</div><div>
Insight-driven decision-making</div><div>
Ability to influence across teams</div><div>
Skilled in storytelling and retailer communication</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
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Why This Role Matters</b></h3><div>
The Textured Hair Category is SON&rsquo;s foundation &mdash; shaping relevance, trust, retail confidence, and long-term growth. This role will modernize heritage brands, shape culturally resonant narratives, and bring SON&rsquo;s refreshed identity to life across every consumer touchpoint. You will directly influence how millions of consumers experience our brands and lead category shaping at a critical moment in SON&rsquo;s evolution.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
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What We Offer</b></h3><div>
Competitive senior-level compensation</div><div>
High visibility with senior leadership</div><div>
Ownership of SON&rsquo;s core business</div><div>
Hybrid work environment (Atlanta) (In office 3 days, WFH 2 days)</div><div>
Opportunity to help modernize iconic brands</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Ready to Lead the Future of Textured Haircare? Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.</b></div></div>

Senior Category Marketing Lead

Block

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 Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams &mdash; People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more &mdash; provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
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 The role will be responsible for proactively managing, developing, and executing category and sourcing strategies across a sub-set of Corporate and Professional Services categories such as Consulting, HR/Benefits and Product; inclusive of managing the end to end supplier management lifecycle. You should have strong leadership, communication and analytical skills and a proven ability to manage complex processes across a series of business partners. You will lead with a partnership mentality, and focus on business enablement. You will model teamwork and collaboration skills and have a noticeable positive impact on the velocity and success of your teammates. The ability to build relationships with business partners across the organization to ensure understanding of goals and priorities is a core requirement in this role. You must demonstrate collaboration internally and externally, have a passionate focus on success, and commitment to continuous improvement.
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   Be a trusted partner by developing new strategies in an effort to increase delivery through people, processes, tools, and suppliers
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   Ensure smooth performance of daily operations, allowing them to concentrate on more progressive activities
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   Be the source of bringing in the best outside best practices by leveraging various sources of information and your external network
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   Oversee complex, Block-wide supplier relations, developing solutions to new problems and using your foresight to anticipate future trends and issues
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   Establish partnerships with important business partners aimed at identifying, understanding and fulfilling their requirements
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   Develop selection/negotiation criteria, establish purchasing goals, coordinate resources, and provide category leadership following long-term buying goals
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   Collaborate with business partners to lead contract negotiation with suppliers; develop negotiation approaches, fallback positions and acceptable terms and conditions through contract completion and identify important benchmarks to measure contractual arrangements
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   Identify and realize cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities and build a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs without compromising supply assurance or quality
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   Assist to establish supplier life-cycle strategy to oversee planning, sourcing and selection of new suppliers, manage data for supplier performance and manage supplier off-boarding and transition
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   Explore new technologies to optimize performance and transparency to business partners
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   Support internal and external audit, SOX compliance and due diligence requests
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   Minimum of 5 years of strategic procurement or supplier management experience; in a high-growth technology environment preferred
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   At least 3 years in a Corporate and Professional Services Category management position
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   Ability to project manage, demonstrate project status, key actions, risks and opportunities
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   Ability to navigate in unstructured environments while garnering trust with internal customers.
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   Experience proactively resolving performance issues with assigned suppliers to ensure resolution
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   Experience leveraging technology and financial systems to extract and analyze data
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 We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.
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 We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.
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 Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate&rsquo;s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
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 $103,100&mdash;$154,700 USD
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 $93,800&mdash;$140,800 USD
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